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November 2010

November 26, 2010

This little gift bag was so fun to make. I used the single Snowglobe stamp, snowflakes from Serene Snowflakes, Top Note Big Shot die, Shimmer Paint mixed with alcohol to spray (doesn't show up well in photo), Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive markers, Dazzling Diamonds, Early Espresso ink and cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, and sponges.

In this project, I used the Finial Press embossing folder, brayer, Cherry Cobbler ink and cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Curly Label Big Shot die with the Holiday Windows, small pearl jewel, Chantilly Lace and Deck the Halls Designer Fabric. On the inside, the card is stamped with Peace on Earth using the Level 2 Hostess exclusive stamp set Peaceful Seasons.This project is so fun to make. It uses the Matchbox Big Shot die, the Snowflake, 3/4" circle and Wide Oval punches. I stamped and sponged the greeting in Baja Breeze. The sentiment is from Grateful Greetings and the designs on the center of the snowflakes is from the Delightful Decorations stamp set. The Designer Paper is Candy Cane and the cardstock is Real Red, Whisper White and Garde Green. The wrapper was made freehand and trimmed with the Scallop Border punch. I also added a small jewel to the center of one of the snowflakes.

This is what the inside of the box looks like. I thought it would be fun to fill it with different Christmas tags but as you can see, the boxes aren't filled yet.

The small boxes are made with the just the box portion of the Matchbox die. The drawer pulls were some retired brads I had but you could use any brad of your choice.

If you don't own a Big Shot, you should. It is so fun and you can make soooo many projects. Ask Santa to call the Big Shot Hot Line at 410-479-4348 to order yours just in for Christmas.

November 25, 2010

November 23, 2010

I just love making the inserts for the Simply Adorned charms. I have been trying to add one charm insert to each of my events for the past several months so my customers could make a collection of them for their charms. I love that you can just add your favorite photo the the charms as well. Here are some of the ones I've been working on lately...

Here's the reverse side of the charm...

And best of all...here's a photo of my one and only grandbaby. Now I can keep her close to my heart!

When I'm not wearing the charm on my necklace, I can add it to my miniature Christmas tree as a darling ornament. The charms come in three different sizes and chains can be purchased separately or you can attach it to a chain you already have using the lobster claw attachment. There are also charm bracelets and bracelet charms as well. You can find more information on the Simply Adorned jewelry in our 2010-2011 Idea Book & catalog on page 189.

If you do not have a catalog, you can download one by clicking on the link in the right hand column just below the photo of the catalog. If you have any questions, I would love to answer them for you so just call me at 410-479-4348 or email me at carolyn@oh2bstampin.com.

November 22, 2010

You are going to love this Online Spectacular from Stampin' Up! It's like having Christmas early and all the presents under the tree are for YOU!!

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November 19, 2010

These were some of the fun Christmas Creations I made for a local craft bazaar. The cello bag to the far left contained 5 small tags. The photo in the center and the one below were 3 of 4 different tags that were also packaged in a cello bag. I wanted to use our new tinsel trim on these tags but it didn't arrive in time.

The photo to the far right is a Christmas organizer. Under the clip was a calendar with "to do" list for each of the remaining months of 2010 and several pages of shopping lists. It also had a pocket under the lists for coupons. As of this posting, the clipboards could still be purchased online here. The item number is #109191 and the price is just $2.49!! Check for ribbon at reduced prices as well. I made several of these for personal gifts as well because they are fun and easy to make.

These tags were made using the Candy Cane Designer Paper and Decorative Label Punch from the Holiday Mini catalog, Two Tags Big Shot die, 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, brads and jewels.

The To and From stamp is from Winter Post...one of my favorite stamp sets.

The fun stocking stuffer below always gets a laugh so I make plenty of those to give out to my friends. It describes me to a "tee".

Have you ordered your Simply Adorned charms yet? I have added several to my gift list this year. They are so much fun to make the inserts for the different occasions and because Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, I've been having fun making lots of them to wear during the holiday. You can also use these adorable charms as ornaments on a tree or to put your favorite photo in and keep it close to your heart. Check back on Monday to see some of the charm inserts I've been working on.

I have a huge announcement for you today. From now until November 30, 2010, you can receive $310 worth of Stampin' Up product for just $87.50...that's over 70% OFF!! This is an awesome offer but you only have a short time to take advantage of it. See the paragragh at the bottom in large letters for directions to order. Here's the details...

Purchase the Give It a Try Kit for $87.50 by November 30th and enjoy the huge product discount being offered, or take it a step further, and enjoy this offer as an opportunity to earn some extra money. The purchase of either the Standard or Digital Plus Give It a Try kit allows you several options.

You can purchase either kit with no further obligation.

You can choose to be a Hobbyist which entitles you to purchase product at a 20% discount (30% off your first order of $150 or more within the first 45 days) as long as you submit orders of at least $300 each quarter. This is how I started 7 years ago. (The next quarter starts January 1, 2011 so no sales will be required until March 31, 2011).

You can choose to be a Business Builder and earn extra money, receive product at a discount, earn extra commission by sharing the opportunity with others, be eligible for rewards ranging from free product and cash bonuses to free trips to exotic places... and so much more. (Ask me how I earned all expense paid trips to Alaska and Hawaii!)

For additional information, you can click on the links in the right column under the "JOIN MY TEAM" section.

Here are a few benefits of joining my team :

Discount everytime you buy product

Optional free training and support at whatever level interests you

Stamp & Chat events where you come to stamp, have fun and make new friends

Attending Stampin' Up! events such as Regionals, Leadership and Convention

A chance to earn Incentive Trips/Cruises

Additional Benefits:

You have a choice of two kits...the Digital Plus Kit which includes My Digital Studio or the Standard kit. (The My Digital Studio software alone retails for $79.95 and you're getting the whole kit for just $7.55 more!)

You can preorder from the new Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog beginning December 1st before they are available to the public

You will have access to the Stampin' Up! website where you can see over 115,000 samples and fabulous ideas, tips, and suggestions

Stampin' Success Magazine will be delivered to your home on a monthly basis

You can be your own Hostess, receive all hostess benefits andsave 20% or more on EVERY order.

You can give yourself a raise anytime your monthly sales exceed $400!

You will be on board for our biggest promotion of the year...Sale-A-Bration... and be able to help YOUR friends and family with their stamping wants and needs.

You will have the opportunity to earn up to NINE additional FREE stamp sets with Stampin' Start.

You will have the opportunity to earn FREE stamps during Sale A Bration.

How about one of the kits as a gift for you or a friend? Christmas is just around the corner. If you want to see what is included in the kits, just CLICK HERE. Keep in mind the kits can even be customized with product of equal or lesser value!

If you purchase the Try Me Kit today, you have until March 31, 2011 to submit $300 in sales. However, if you want to make money with your kit, I can help you get started even before your kit arrives. The choices are all yours...There is no penalty for not selling anything. I signed up for the discount with no intention of starting my own business and cannot believe the success I have achieved with Stampin' Up! just because I wanted to save money pursuing my newest hobby.

Are you ready to do this? You can purchase the kit online. Just CLICK HERE, then click on JOIN NOW. When prompted, my password is "believe". If you want to customize your kit, it's wise to have your substitutions ready so you don't get "timed out" online. You will be able to click on the "edit" link and pick the stamp sets, cardstock colors, ink colors and more that you want.

Questions?? - I would love to answer them for you. E-mail me at carolyn@oh2bstampin or call feel free to call me at 410-479-4348. If you get my voice mail, leave a good time to return the call and I will call you back within 24 hours.

I had so much fun doing my Christmas Creations classes this year. Sometimes I wish Christmas lasted all year so I would have a good excuse to make more Christmas projects!

Here's a few of the items we made from the class on Monday night...

This was the candle holder we made using the Big Shot and chimney flashing! I love the way the metal flower petals multiply the glow of the candle.

The Flower Folds die was used to make the flowers and Mini glue dots and Pop Up dots were used to assemble.

The tin was filled with 5 note cards and matching stamped envelopes. The inside was also decorated with the Always Artichoke cardstock and a matching mini reindeer tag on the inside front cover. All the cards used a Vintage style. The reindeer was from Winter Post and the sentiment from Elements of Style. The fabric wrapper was from the Deck the Halls Designer Fabric series and the large button was from the Deck the Halls Big Designer Button collection.

I think this was my favorite project of the night...easy yet elegant.

I used Lovely Letters and Gold Embossing Powder to create the letters. I also used the Baroque Motifs stamp set, the Ornament Punch and two size circle punches. Old Olive and Real Red Craft inks were used to create the design on Very Vanilla cardstock. The cord was retired product from a few years ago but can be purchased in any major craft store to complete the project.

Some of the ladies that attended the class chose to use their last names in place of "BELIEVE".

Check back on Friday to see even more Christmas projects perfect for gift giving.

November 03, 2010

Greeting Card Kids is one of the most versatile stamp sets...with some of the cutest images...in the Holiday Mini Catalog. It has 4 stamp sets that celebrate the first day of school (September), Halloween (October), Christmas (December) and Valentine's Day (February). The images can also be used to make inserts for our largest Simply Adorned Charm (#116799) which makes the perfect gift for your special loved one. (I won't tell if you keep it for yourself!) The Simply Adorned Charms, necklaces and bracelets can be found on page 189 of the Idea Book & Catalog.

Greeting kids can be found on page 36 of the Idea Book and Catalog and retails for $24.95. It is available in wood mount (#119887) for $20.95 and in clear mount (#120633) for just $15.95. To order, CLICK HERE. All other supplies that were used to make this card are listed when you click on the photo above.